Thomas & Betts 54023 Installation Manual

Featuring the Color-Keyed® System

COPPER HIGH VOLTAGE TWO WAY SPLICES

WARNING

DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT

ENERGIZED WIRES. DISCONNECT

POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION.

Installation Instructions

Installing Die Cat. No.*

TBM15

TBM15CR-LI

& TBM15I

Adapter Dies

B2

19/64

15CA29R

13/32

15CA33R

15/32

15CA37R

1/2

15CA42R

15CA45R

9/16

5/8

15CA49R

15CA54R

11/16

15CA60R

3/4

15CA71R

27/32

15CA87R

15CA106R

1-1/8

1-1/2

-

TBM15

TBM15CR-LI

& TBM15I

Non-Adapter Dies

-

-

-

-

-

-

Orange

-

-

-

-

-

15C125R

Color
Code

Gray

Brown

Green

Pink

Black

Purple

Ruby

Red

Brown

Black

-

TAPERED
(BOTH
ENDS)

WIRE STOP
INDENT

Cable Size

Concentric &

Compact

4 AWG

B

2 AWG

1 AWG

1/0 AWG

2/0 AWG

A

3/0 AWG

4/0 AWG

250 MCM

350 MCM

500 MCM

750 MCM

1000 MCM

Catalog
Number

54006-TB

54007-TB

54008-TB

54009-TB

54010

54011

54012-TB

54013

54015

54018

54023

54026

A Approx. B Approx.

Before

Installation

2

2-1/8

2-1/4

2-3/8

2-3/8

2-5/8

2-11/16

4-1/8

4-1/8

4-3/4

5

After

Installation

2-1/4

2-3/8

2-1/2

2-5/8

2-5/8

2-7/8

2-15/16

3-7/163-3/16

4-1/2

4-1/2

5-1/4

5-1/2

Before

Installation

1-1/16

1-5/16

B

3/8 1/4

13/32

15/32

17/32

9/16

5/8

11/16

3/4

7/8

1-1/2

After

Installation

B1

11/32

25/64

27/64

15/32

33/64

37/64

5/8

47/64

29/32

1-3/32

1-1/4

1-3/32

*THESE DIES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ALL HIGH VOLTAGE (UP TO 15KV) APPLICATIONS. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO YIELD A

SMOOTH ROUND CONNECTOR WHEN CRIMPED ACCORDING TO THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS SHEET. THEY ARE
DISTINGUISHED FROM THE EQUIVALENT HEX DIES BY THE SUFFIX “R”

.

NOTES:

CONNECTOR DEFORMATION, Figure 1

A small amount of
Check for the following prior to installation: die alignment, tool jaw alignment, and properly trained conductor.
Failure to do so, may result in severe curvature.

CONDUCTOR (BASKETING) OR (BIRDCAGING), Figure 2

In the event of basketing/birdcaging, tightly secure a hose clamp or cable tie to the bare conductor next to the
connector prior to crimping.

curvature

of a connector is common.

SMALL AMOUNT OF

CURVATURE

Figure 1

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ACCEPTABLE

SEVERE CURVATURE

NOT

ACCEPTABLE

NORMAL

CONDUCTOR STRANDS

BASKETING OR BIRDCAGING

TIGHTEN HOSE CLAMP

Figure 2

INSTALLING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Train cable into nal position, mark splice center line and cut excess cable from each end.

2. Remove cable jacket, shield, insulation, etc. from the conductors for a distance of 1/2 connector length plus 1/2
inch minimum.

3. Insert conductor fully into connector (See Figure 3).

4. Where space allows, make rst crimp at one end of connector next to taper. Make second crimp at other end of
connector next to taper (See Figure 4).

5. Crimp in overlapping steps, starting from the “start overlap” line towards the connector ends, leaving no ridges
(See Figure 5).

6. To ensure connector is round and avoid possible ash and ridges, repeat Steps 4 and 5 with tool rotated 90
degrees (See Figure 6).

CONNECTOR DIAMETER AFTER

CRIMPING WITH ROUND DIES

Figure 3

CRIMPIN DIE
1st CRIMP

Figure 4

“START OVERLAP” LINE

CONNECTOR

Figure 5

INSERT CONDUCTORINSERT CONDUCTOR

CRIMP DIE

CRIMPIN DIE
2nd CRIMP

START OVERLAP
CRIMP HERE

OVERLAPPING
CRIMP

Figure 6

B1

Diameter after

B2

B1

90˚

ARROWS INDICATE DIRECTION OF CRIMP

one pass with
round dies.

B1

Diameter after
second pass with
round dies rotated
90˚ from rst pass.

WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the
suitability of this product for the user's intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notication of any warranted defect, Thomas &
Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product. Misuse, misapplication or modication of Thomas & Betts Products
immediately voids all warranties.

Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL

OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL
THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Thomas & Betts Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee

www.tnb.com

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